StarTech 12S-CABLE-LACING-BAR Adjustable Cable Lacing Bar User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- StarTech
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StarTech 12S-CABLE-LACING-BAR Adjustable Cable Lacing Bar
Specifications
- Product Name: 1U Adjustable Cable Lacing Bar
- Model Number: 12S-CABLE-LACING-BAR
- Mounting Space: 1U
- Warranty: 2 years
Product Information
The 1U Adjustable Cable Lacing Bar is designed to provide efficient cable management solutions for racks. It features adjustable depth holes, mounting brackets, and lacing points to securely organize and route cables within a rack setup.
Installation
- Determine the mounting depth needed according to your application
- Align the mounting holes of the lacing bar with the adjustable depth holes on the mounting brackets.
- Insert M4 screws through the adjustable depth holes and tighten securely using a Phillips head screwdriver.
- Repeat the above step on the opposite side to complete the assembly.
- Mount the cable lacing bar on the rack, ensuring it requires 1U of mounting space.
- Install the included M6 cage nuts on the mounting posts of the rack following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Place the lacing bar onto the rack and align the mounting brackets with the mounting posts. Insert M6 screws through plastic washers and brackets into the posts.
Usage – Cable Management
- Plan cable routing by identifying paths from source to destination. Group cables based on function or destination.
- Gather related cables and create bundles using ties. Leave slack in bundles for future adjustments.
- Place cable bundles on both sides of the lacing bar and secure them using lacing points with ties.
- (Optional) Label cables or bundles for easy identification.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards when installing and using this product.
Warranty Information
This product is covered by a two-year warranty. Refer to www.startech.com/warranty for detailed terms and conditions.
Limitation of Liability
Follow all safety measures and assembly instructions provided in the manual before using this product to prevent damage or injury.
FAQ
Q: What alternative mounting hardware can be used?
A: If M6 screws and cage nuts provided are not suitable, alternative mounting hardware may be required as per the rack manufacturer’s specifications.
Q: Can I use additional accessories for cable management with this lacing bar?
A: Yes, you can use hook and loop ties or plastic ties to create cable bundles and organize cables effectively with the lacing bar.
Product Diagram
12S-CABLE-LACING-BAR
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lacing Bar |
support the cables
2
|
Lacing Points
| • Allow cables to be laced or tied in an organized way by passing Hook and Loop Ties or Plastic Ties through the Lacing Points
3
|
Adjustable Depth Holes
| • Allow to change the depth of the Cable Lacing Bar
inside the Rack
• Two M4x8 Screws on either side of the Lacing Bar
secure it to the Mounting Brackets
4| Mounting Brackets| • Allow to attach the Cable Lacing Bar to the Mounting Posts of a Rack
Product Information
For the latest manuals, product information, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/12S-CABLE-LACING- BAR
Requirements
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Hook and Loop Ties or Plastic Ties
- (Optional) Cage Nut Tool
Note: M6 Screws and Cage Nuts are provided for convenience. Alternative mounting hardware may be needed from the Rack’s manufacturer.
Package Contents
- Lacing Shelf x 1
- M6 Screws x 4
- M6 Cage Nuts x 4
- M6 Plastic Washers x 4
- M4 Screws x 4
- Quick-Start Guide x1
Installation
Assemble and Mount the Cable Lacing Bar
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Determine the Mounting Depth needed according to your application.
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On one side of the Lacing Bar, align its Mounting Holes with the Adjustable Depth Holes on the Mounting Brackets that correspond the required depth from Step 1.
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Insert the M4 Screws (x 2) through the Adjustable Depth Holes and into the Lacing Bar. Use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to tighten the screws securely.
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Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 on the opposite side of the Lacing Bar to complete the assembly.
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Find a suitable location on the Rack to mount the Cable Lacing Bar. The Cable Lacing Bar requires 1U of Mounting Space.
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Follow the Rack’s Manufacturer Instructions to install the included M6 Cage Nuts on the Mounting Posts of the Rack.
Note: If available, use a Cage Nut Tool or your preferred installation method to install the Cage Nuts -
Place the Cable Lacing Bar onto the Rack and align the Mounting Brackets with the Mounting Posts of the Rack.
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Insert the M6 Screws (x 4) through the Plastic Washers, the Mounting Brackets, and into the Mounting Posts of the Rack. Ensure the M6 Screws are appropriately tightened using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
Usage
Cable Management
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Plan the cable routing by identifying the path each cable should take from its source to its destination. Is recommended to group cables based on their function or destination.
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Gather cables that follow the same path or are related to a specific component. Use Hook and Loop Ties or Plastic Ties to create Cable Bundles.
Note: Leave a bit of slack in each Cable Bundle to accommodate any future changes or adjustments without causing strain on the cables. -
Place the Cable Bundles at the Left and Right of the Cable Lacing Bar depending on the setup. Use the Lacing Points to pass through Hook and Loop Ties or Plastic Ties to secure the Cable Bundles in place.
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(Optional) Consider labeling each Cable or Cable Bundle for easier identification.
Regulatory Compliance
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and
Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other
protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way
to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative
purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by
StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies
by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that
all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected
names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United
States or other countries.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer
to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP
(or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether
direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising
out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for
the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or
exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Safety Measures
Assemble this product according to the instructions. Read the entire manual
and ensure the instructions are fully understood before assembling and/or
using this product.
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